1912 George V Half Crown The reverse shows well-defined musculature

The reverse shows well-defined musculature on St George and the horse

while much of the original detail remains sharp

where opinions vary

"BRITANNIA 1797"

VF examples are increasingly difficult to source — particularly slabbed and authenticated

1912 George V Half Crown The reverse shows well-defined musculature1912 George V Silver Half Crown First Year of Issue Solid Collector Grade Attractive Original Tone A pleasing first year example of the 1912 George V silver half crown. The obverse features the bare head of King George V facing left, designed by Bertram Mackennal, with the legend GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX. The reverse displays the crowned quartered shield of the United Kingdom within the Garter, dated 1912 below, with the inscription FID DEF